Commitment #23...

[The Prowler]

DB Roger McCreary 6' 190lbs.

Senior stats
Defense:
100 tackles
8 interceptions
14 pass breakups

Offense:
802yds rushing, 8 Rushing TDs
702yds receiving, 7 Receiving TDs
600yds passing, 6 Passing TDs

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2018/roger-mccreary-185594

[Snaggletiger]

I like it.  However, I'm just looking at the bio and stats.  Other than that, I know nothing about this guy. 

I'm looking at this class and loving it more and more.  This kid is a DB.  We seriously needed to replenish that position with the loss of C. Davis, Trigga Tray and Stephen Roberts.  No doubt they have done that with two of the guys being early enrollees. 

This staff has kicked ass the last few years at LB so they didn't have a huge need there, but still picked up 2-3 guys that will add depth.  The front 4 is already loaded.  They have depth, size, strength, speed and now are picking up: 6'3" 282 DeQuan Newkirk, 6'3" 235 DE Kayode Oladele (Beast) and 6'2" 300 Coynis Miller.  Loaded!

O-Line: A couple of huge 3 star guys but I'd like to see them grab at least 1 more with the slots left.  I think there is enormous talent on the roster but it's still the number 1 biggest question mark going in to 2018.  Receiver?  HOLY DAMN!  What can you say about what's already on the roster and what they have coming in?  Easily the most talent they've ever had at Auburn.  QB:  6'5" 230 lb. Joey Gatewood.  So, Stidham, Willis and Gatewood.  I can live with it.  And Running Back?  I was concerned big time.  But the addition of Joiner and Martin makes me moist. 

Kudos to Gus & Co.  Another top 10 chocked full of 4 stars.  Talent will never be an issue on the Planes!   

[The Prowler]

I like it.  However, I'm just looking at the bio and stats.  Other than that, I know nothing about this guy. 

I'm looking at this class and loving it more and more.  This kid is a DB.  We seriously needed to replenish that position with the loss of C. Davis, Trigga Tray and Stephen Roberts.  No doubt they have done that with two of the guys being early enrollees. 

This staff has kicked ass the last few years at LB so they didn't have a huge need there, but still picked up 2-3 guys that will add depth.  The front 4 is already loaded.  They have depth, size, strength, speed and now are picking up: 6'3" 282 DeQuan Newkirk, 6'3" 235 DE Kayode Oladele (Beast) and 6'2" 300 Coynis Miller.  Loaded!

O-Line: A couple of huge 3 star guys but I'd like to see them grab at least 1 more with the slots left.  I think there is enormous talent on the roster but it's still the number 1 biggest question mark going in to 2018.  Receiver?  HOLY DAMN!  What can you say about what's already on the roster and what they have coming in?  Easily the most talent they've ever had at Auburn.  QB:  6'5" 230 lb. Joey Gatewood.  So, Stidham, Willis and Gatewood.  I can live with it.  And Running Back?  I was concerned big time.  But the addition of Joiner and Martin makes me moist. 

Kudos to Gus & Co.  Another top 10 chocked full of 4 stars.  Talent will never be an issue on the Planes!   

Plus, McCreary is a track athlete...and Punter. He's going to be a stud at CB.

Right now, the only position I'm concerned about is the OLine. But, with Grimes back, he'll have the big uglies ready to get nasty.

[ssgaufan]

Plus, McCreary is a track athlete...and Punter. He's going to be a stud at CB.

Right now, the only position I'm concerned about is the OLine. But, with Grimes back, he'll have the big uglies ready to get nasty.

I agree that our O line recruiting has been somewhat of a disappointment in this class.  We have talent there and I'm hopeful that Grimes can turn them into some mean SOB's.

[jmar]

Gatewood runs way better than advertised. Maybe Gus turns him into a hammer instead of a backup QB...
...or a giant corner if WT is paying attention. 

[jmar]

I agree that our O line recruiting has been somewhat of a disappointment in this class.  We have talent there and I'm hopeful that Grimes can turn them into some mean SOB's.

"We feel good about our depth," Malzahn said. The young guys that we recruited, we feel very good about them and the fact that J.B. can work with those guys. He recruited a lot of those guys that are still there, too. We feel good about our depth on both sides of the football."

Marquel Harrell-6 starts
Kaleb Kim
Tyler Carr
Bailey Sharp
Broadarious Hamm

  All I can say is that if Grimes can make us a contender from the above and anybody else that shows up...we might need to keep him.

[Snaggletiger]

"We feel good about our depth," Malzahn said. The young guys that we recruited, we feel very good about them and the fact that J.B. can work with those guys. He recruited a lot of those guys that are still there, too. We feel good about our depth on both sides of the football."

Marquel Harrell-6 starts
Kaleb Kim
Tyler Carr
Bailey Sharp
Broadarious Hamm

  All I can say is that if Grimes can make us a contender from the above and anybody else that shows up...we might need to keep him.

I think it looks like:

Nick Brahms Center
Marquel Harrell Guard
Mike Horton Guard
Prince Tega Winebego Tackle
Calvin Ashley Tackle

[jmar]

I think it looks like:

Nick Brahms Center
Marquel Harrell Guard
Mike Horton Guard
Prince Tega Winebego Tackle
Calvin Ashley Tackle

Have seen Tega, Horton and Harrell. Somebody needs to ramp up the mean on these dancing bears and equip them with gps so they can lock on a defender.  They aren't exactly matadors but I saw enough whiffing to cause some angst.

[djsimp]

Have seen Tega, Horton and Harrell. Somebody needs to ramp up the mean on these dancing bears and equip them with gps so they can lock on a defender.  They aren't exactly matadors but I saw enough whiffing to cause some angst.

The OL coach to do it is back on staff.

[jmar]

The OL coach to do it is back on staff.

GOAT award if he pulls this miracle off.

[WiregrassTiger]

Have seen Tega, Horton and Harrell. Somebody needs to ramp up the mean on these dancing bears and equip them with gps so they can lock on a defender.  They aren't exactly matadors but I saw enough whiffing to cause some angst.

^^^His analysis is spot on. At least this time.
These guys def look the part getting off the bus. But I’m needing to see more than flashes. And if it has been there, I didn’t notice.
Not saying they are incapable but I am saying that I’m unimpressed, so far.
Also, not claiming to be the most qualified to grade them out.
But I do claim to be the best looking man on here. I very truly believe this.
Actually, I know this.
Ask your wife.